Work is continuing on a final cut of the Freedom House Feature Documentary. I have acquired the services of a very experienced editor, Terry Kelley, A.C.E. Mr. Kelley was part of the editing team on the Emmy Award HBO movie, “And The Band Played On”. Terry has agreed to work on the project with me even though I don’t have the funds to pay him until further funding is acquired. He volunteered the help of his assistant, Ms. Francine Dauw who has extensive experience with documentaries.
Thomas Carter, director, producer and 3-time Emmy winner is also aboard as a producer for Freedom House. We have all been working diligently to bring this documentary up to the highest professional standards. We want to ensure that it meets more than one criterion. Of course, the documentary must be interesting and entertaining but it must also educate and provide an accurate record of the men and women who founded and worked in Freedom House. From its creation in 1967 to its premature closing in 1975, the historical story is told through their eyes and captured on film. Five members who participated in the documentary have since passed away but their words and faces are forever preserved on film.
My sole regret is the failure to gain support and/or financial backing from those organizations and companies that are most closely associated with Emergency Medical Services (EMS). I have spoken to and been contacted by interested individuals who would like to purchase copies of the documentaries for both educational and historical purposes but none have been able to volunteer financial resources.
The funds received from the Heinz Endowment have proved invaluable to the progress of the project. In addition I have taken out a Small Business Loan to cover some of the costs and have exhausted my personal savings to make sure that the project continues. I will continue to pursue sponsors and/or investors. We are in the final steps of the process and delays can be avoided with a minimal amount of support.
